Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Report

Biennial AssessmentEvery two years all water quality data from the Department’s monitoring networks and any other readily available
data is compiled into a report which describes the current condition of the State’s waters. Waters which are not
meeting the Water Quality Standards or are not supporting their designated uses are noted and scheduled for corrective
action. This report, which is required by Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act, is also used to prepare the statewide
nonpoint source assessment report, the list of impaired waters (Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act), the Index of
Watershed Indicators and numerous other water quality management needs.